Waxing
What are 2 different types of wax products
soft wax and hard wax
What are the two types of hair removal?
Temporary and permanent
What is the scientific study of hair and its disorders?
Trichology
What is vellus?
thin, soft unpigmented hair covering the body
Long-term hair reduction is most effective when hairs are removed in what stage?
Anagen
What are the advantages of using powder before a waxing service?
Powder makes the hair more visible, helps protect skin, and removes excess moisture
What is depilation?
Depilation is removing hair at or near the surface of the skin.
Which layer of skin is responsible for hair growth?
The basal layer is responsible for hair growth.
What is the "falling out" stage of hair growth?
Telogen
Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend are three methods of hair removal done by what?
Electrolysis
What causes waxing failures?
Waxing failures occur when skin is not held taut, wax is too hot, room temp-
IPL hair removal involves the use of what?
Short, powerful bursts of light
WHat type of hair is capilli
Hair that grows on the scalp
Supercilia is what type of hair?
Eyebrow hair
What is threading?
Threading is 100% cotton thread twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining hair and lifts it out of the follicle.
Name 5 contraindications for waxing
rosacea, very sensitive skin, sunburn, fever blisters or cold sores, pustules or papules, recent chemical peels, recent botox or collagen injections, cosmetic or reconstruction surgery, Retin-A, Renova, hydroquinone, blood-thinning products, topical or oral cortisone medications, Accutane
Name 2 temporary hair removal methods
Depilation and epilation
What is the hair on a newborn called?
Lanugo
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows what?
The orbital bone, or cured line of the eye socket. Inner corner of eye, outside of iris, and outer corner of eye
You should never apply wax over what?
Warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
What is photoepilation?
Hair removal using lasers and IPLs
The face contains how many follicles per square centimeter?
100
Why apply pressure after removing wax from the skin?
Blocks the pain recpetors/confuses nerve endings